The islands and islets of Bermuda lie along the southern rim of
the summit of a submarine volcanic mountain in the Western
Atlantic, lying 912 km east of the coast of North Carolina
Size
There are 138 islands and islets, however, the eight main
islands form a chain about 30 km long, interconnected by bridges
and causeways.
Climate
The warming effect of the Gulf Stream makes Bermuda the most
northerly group of coral islands in the world.
Topography
The limestone islands sit on the largest of three volcanic
seamounts formed about 110 million years ago.
Biodiversity
About 250 of more than 8,000 plant and animal species known from
Bermuda are unique. Many of these are found in the extensive
network of submerged caves and, like the Bermuda petrel (cahow) and
Bermuda skink are endangered
Main economic activities
The major industries are insurance, re-insurance, international
finance, tourism, and light manufacturing.
Other information
Population - 64,000 (2007 estimate).